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Business: Newgold New Afton Mine
Email: https://www.newgold.com/careers/default.aspx
Website: www.newgold.com

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New Gold - Afton Mine

Looking for full Time Block Cave Specialist 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to the technical services team in the following fields:
  • Development planning
  • Mine Design 
  • Drill & Blast 
  • Ventilation
• Review of all life of mine schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Ensure legal obligations are being met with regards to mine design, ventilation, drill and blast and document control
• Act as project manager for a variety of mining related, multi-disciplinary projects 
• Aid in the assessment of external mining feasibility studies for technical completeness, accuracy and potential pit-falls
• Coordinate with budget engineer and mine operations to ensure mining needs are captured and properly cost in life of mine plans
• Promote a culture of teamwork communication and engagement between the technical services team and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in a block caving environment 
• Diploma or degree in mining or related field 
• Good understanding and working knowledge of the applicable legislation and regulations for Mines in Canada
• Experience in using mining software including Deswik
• Must possess effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities
• Highly organized self-starter with a proven ability to work independently, prioritize and work under pressure

Other Requirements

Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process, including:

• Completion of pre-placement functional screen
• Provide proof of a valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada
• Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements

Compensation

The anticipated salary for this position will be between $114,000 to $130,000.  A comprehensive benefits program and performance bonus plan will also be provided. This is not a camp operation and therefore the successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Kamloops area or travel and accommodation will be the responsibility of the successful applicant. 

Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter until 11:59pm on May 19, 2024.

Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility

New Gold is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.  We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors.  Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.

Additional Information

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. New Gold does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a forma contractual arrangement with the Company.  Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by New Gold will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

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